4. We the People of the United States,
Who are We the People ?
Every person in the United States
How is this statement an example of
social contract?
The people agree to live under a
government and have that
government create laws all will
follow.
In return, the people gain the
protection of the government…
5. …in order to form a more perfect
Union,
What is a “Union” in
context of the
Preamble?
The “Union” refers to the
United States.
How would you put “in order to form a more perfect Union” in
your own words?
9. …promote the general Welfare,
What does “Welfare” mean in the
context of the Preamble?
Well- being; the state or condition of
being healthy, safe, happy, and/or
prospering
So what would the “general Welfare” be?
The well-being of the community as a whole.
How would you put “promote the general welfare” in your own
words?